Business plan courses can help you learn market analysis, financial forecasting, operational planning, and effective pitching techniques. You can build skills in identifying target audiences, crafting value propositions, and developing marketing strategies. Many courses introduce tools like SWOT analysis, business model canvases, and financial modeling software, which can enhance your ability to create comprehensive and persuasive business plans.

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Business Mathematics, Financial Management, Finance, Investment Management, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, General Finance, Loans, Investments, Corporate Finance, Applied Mathematics, Mortgage Loans
★ 4.8 (1.4K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Generative AI, Matplotlib, Data Literacy, Prompt Engineering, Power BI, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Plotly, Plot (Graphics), Data Ethics, Data Presentation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software, Generative Model Architectures, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Scientific Visualization, Microsoft Copilot, Data Cleansing
★ 4.3 (628) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Accrual Accounting, Accruals, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Revenue Recognition, Inventory Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Financial Statements, Depreciation, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Contract Accounting, Accounting, Cash Control, Standard Accounting Practices, Technical Accounting, Cash Flows, General Accounting, Accounts Payable
★ 4.7 (966) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Team Leadership, Productivity, Team Motivation, Team Building, Professional Development, Team Management, Teamwork, Leadership and Management, Action Oriented, Visionary, Time Management, Prioritization, Complex Problem Solving, Planning, Emotional Intelligence
★ 4.8 (790) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, Digital Marketing Tools, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Paid media, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Online Advertising, Campaign Management, Social Media Strategy, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Campaign Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Owned Media, Earned Media, Marketing Design, Analytics
★ 4.7 (1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Advertising, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Strategic Marketing, Business Planning, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, Customer Acquisition Management, Growth Strategies, Business Marketing, Digital Advertising, Target Market, Digital Marketing, Customer Retention
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Strategic Decision-Making, Planning, Case Studies, Contingency Planning, Organizational Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, Proactivity, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Business Strategies, Data Literacy, Analysis, Trend Analysis, Critical Thinking, Logical Reasoning, Dealing With Ambiguity, Risk Analysis, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Presentations, Oral Expression, Sales Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Business Correspondence, English Language, Cultural Diversity, Professional Networking, Intercultural Competence, Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Writing, Professionalism, Communication Strategies, Interviewing Skills, Setting Appointments, Writing
★ 4.7 (921) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Product Lifecycle Management, Revenue Management, Competitive Analysis, Target Market, Global Marketing, Market Opportunities, Consumer Behaviour, Competitive Intelligence, Business Strategy, Marketing Psychology, Cost Accounting, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Product Lining, Supply And Demand, Strategic Marketing, Economics, Demand Planning, Presentations
★ 4.8 (940) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Balance Sheet, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Data, Income Statement, Bookkeeping, Data Entry, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Spreadsheet Software, Month End Closing
★ 4.5 (879) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Team Motivation, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Risk Management Framework, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Project Scoping, Earned Value Management, Project Management, Project Documentation, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Meeting Facilitation, Resource Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Agile Project Management, Project Risk Management
★ 4.6 (933) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Mockups, UI/UX Strategy, Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI), Web Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Web Design and Development, Visual Design, Web Language, UI/UX Research, Graphic and Visual Design, Interactive Design, HTML and CSS, Design Elements And Principles, Typography
★ 4.9 (921) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months